Alabama, USA
Bradley partners James Bailey and Anna Craft were recognized in the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2022 NextGen: Law list. The list recognizes young, on-the-rise attorneys in Birmingham’s legal community. Honorees were selected based on their contributions to their firms, as well as their potential to shape the legal industry and the Magic City.
The full list of 2022 NextGen: Law honorees appeared in the BBJ on October 21, 2022
China
On Oct. 24, 2022, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2022: South China & Central China. Some of these awards are open to "local" law firms headquartered in the South China & Central China region, which spans Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, and Hunan, and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions which have branches or offices there
Alabama, USA
Former Tampa City Attorney Gina Grimes is joining Bradley as a partner, where she will lead the firm’s land use planning and economic development efforts in Florida. In that role, she will focus her practice on real estate and economic development matters pertaining to land use, zoning, and governmental affairs, assisting clients throughout the entire life cycle of significant real estate development projects across the state. Ms. Grimes will officially join Bradley on November 1.
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China
The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its sixth edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review (2022). Han Kun partners Ms. Chen Yang and Ms. Zhang Zhao authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book
China
On October 21, 2022, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2022 ALB China Regional Ranking: Yangtze River Delta Firms". The ranking identifies leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and comprises two categories: law firms headquartered in the Yangtze River Delta region and those not headquartered there but which have branches/offices in the region. Han Kun was again recognized in the ranking for its exceptional performance in the Yangtze River Delta region
Bermuda
E-Vision has the controlling stake in its consortium with ADQ and is set to pay up to $130 million in cash and in-kind, including earn out payments for the majority stake in Starzplay, which is valued at $420 million. For its part, Starzplay controls 20% of the Middle Eastern and North African video streaming market and is the fastest growing streaming service in the region. Along with its parent company, Lionsgate, it will maintain commercial agreements for content licensing to the venture
Bermuda
A particular highlight from this year's research was Carey Olsen Guernsey's Dispute Resolution practice achieving promotion to Band 1 with clients citing "its technical knowledge" and "depth and experience" in relevant fields. Chambers & Partners identifies, ranks and differentiates the best talent in the legal industry across the globe
Philippines
IFLR1000 has named 11 SyCipLaw lawyers in the latest edition of its annual "Leading Lawyers" list, a ranking of Philippine lawyers in the financial and corporate practice areas. SyCipLaw practitioners listed in the 2022 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers are: Partners Hector M. de Leon, Jr. - Highly regarded Rocky Alejandro R. Reyes - Highly regarded Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez - Highly regarded Angel M. Salita, Jr. - Highly regarded Vicente D. Gerochi IV - Highly regarded Philbert E
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has been recognised as a leading firm in rankings released by directories, Chambers and Partners, and The Legal 500.Both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 are widely perceived by the legal sector as leading authorities on law firm benchmarking in practice areas by region or territory.
The launch of the 2023 UK Guide from Chambers and Partners this week saw Shoosmiths ranked in the top six firms with the most Chambers rankings with a total of 69
Ukraine
Asters became the first Ukrainian law firm and one of 11 companies that took part in educational program Climate Ambition Accelerator led by the United Nations Global Compact. Asters Counsel and Head of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Practice Anzhelika Livitska took part in the educational program
Philippines
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) has just published the maiden issue of The SyCipLaw ESG Bulletin featuring articles authored by Partner Jose Florante M. Pamfilo and associates Julia Alexandra D. Chu, Rei Luis Anton A. Domingo and Patrice Jane L. Romero
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Ty Howard was quoted in Law360 regarding the D.C. Circuit Court’s ruling that False Claims Act (FCA) defendants are now entitled to reduction of their potential damages liability against settlements made by other defendants
China
Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with the listing and public offering of Rego Interactive Co., Ltd (“Rego Interactive”, Stock Code: 2422) on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the PRC counsel to the sponsor and the underwriters. Rego Interactive is a marketing service provider based in the PRC
Bermuda
Founded in 2018, Elenas is a social commerce platform that facilitates and digitises the selling of consumer items from catalogues and door-to-door sales. Through Elenas, entrepreneurs can sell products from the comfort of home on social channels such as Facebook or WhatsApp. Elenas provides product sourcing, delivery, and payment collection capabilities and over 100,000 sellers across Mexico and Columbia have used Elenas to fulfil over 2 million orders
Italy
Milan, October 17, 2022 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni appoints Partners Elisabetta Gardini and Teodora Marocco as co-heads of the Environmental Law Department. The appointment follows the imminent ending of former head of the department Antonella Capria's relationship with the firm as the statutory limits for the partnership have been reached
China
Recently, the well-known periodical International Comparative Legal Guides published the International Comparative Legal Guides: Private Equity 2022. Partner Charles Wu of Han Kun's associated law firm in Hong Kong and Han Kun counsel Hanpeng Hu in Shanghai were exclusively invited to write the PRC part
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s partners have been named “Life Sciences Stars” and included in the 2022 edition of the LMG Life Sciences referral guide to leading North American law firms and lawyers that focus in the life sciences industry
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has been recognised as a top firm for innovation in Europe by the Financial Times, which publishes research findings in its annual Innovative Lawyers Special Report.The report contains an index of firms, and articles which highlight innovations in the legal sector, and is the most widely respected published assessments for innovation in the law
China
The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its eleventh edition of The Asset Management Review. This year, Han Kun Investment Fund Group Ms. Huaying (Daisy) Qi, Ms. Lin Zhou, and Ms. Li (Leigh) Yang co-authored the China chapter of the book. John D. Fitzpatrick, Yiwen Mao, Mingyu Xia, and Zhangquan Chen also contributed to the writing of the China chapter
Bermuda
Metrocentre Group owns the Metrocentre shopping complex which is located in Gateshead. It is Europe's largest shopping and leisure centre, containing an indoor theme park, an eleven-screen cinema, a mega bowl entertainment centre and over 300 shops. The restructuring transaction involved £485 million 8.75% Secured Fixed Rate Notes as part of the transfer of ownership
China
Han Kun is pleased to welcome to the firm Mr. Weiheng Jia and Mr. Cody Chen, who will be primarily based in the firm's Shanghai office. They have extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, and other specialized areas. The additions will further strengthen Han Kun's overall capabilities in the Yangtze River Delta region. Mr. Weiheng Jia Mr
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer and President, Adam Bass, was recently appointed as a member of World Services Group’s (“WSG”) North America Regional Council. As a Member of the WSG North America Regional Council, Bass will contribute to Regional Council discussions and activities that WSG can incorporate as an organization, be a liaison for the regional perspective to the WSG Board of Directors, and communicate with all the firms in the North America Region
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jon Ferry spoke to Pharmaceutical Technology about Biogen’s $900 million settlement among increased government attention on pharmaceutical fraud. This lawsuit originated in 2009 when a former Biogen employee filed a lawsuit stating that Biogen had violated the False Claims Act (FCA) and Anti-Kickback Statute by providing millions to healthcare administrators as a means to prescribe three of their multiple sclerosis drugs.
The U.S
England
A brand-new forum to support businesses across the North West to make a positive difference has been launched by three advisory firms: law firm Shoosmiths, accountancy and tax practice RSM and wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin.'Business Doing Good' is an informal roundtable organised by the trio which aims to help businesses use the strengths of the charity sector to ‘effect positive change’ and to add ‘real value through ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)’
England
The largest research study ever undertaken into female entrepreneurship highlights in gender terms the disparity between male and female-led companies in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Drawing on AI-powered live data from over 4.5 million businesses UK-wide and with the aim of creating a fairer future, key statistics from the accurate analysis by The Gender Index data reveal that while 16.8% of all active UK companies are female-led, the number is lower in Scotland (15.4%)